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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 [Colonel Keith, in civilian clothing, touched-up by Brady]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0056 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 salt print ; 16.6 x 22.7 cm. Order a Copy

A salt print of a photographic portrait of Colonel Keith. Research has not identified him. On verso in graphite: "No 24," "Col Keith," and "This salt print which was made in Brady's gallery and touched up for reproduction. F.H. Meserve."

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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